University of Hawaii At Manoa Library and Information Science Library and Information Science Program 2550 The Mall Honolulu, HI 96822-2233 US   Phone: 1-808-956-7321 Fax: 1-808-956-5835   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.L.I.S.C.-Library and Information Science; Doctoral Ph.D.-Communication and Information Sciences On Campus   In a multicultural setting, the University of Hawaii's LIS program offers a 42-credit master's degree in library and information science, collaborates with several departments on dual master's programs, and jointly sponsors an interdisciplinary doctoral program in communication and information sciences.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Students should check our website for complete degree requirements.  Pre-Requisite Courses There are no prerequisite classes beyond a Bachelor's degree in any subject. Students will be expected to develop computer competence early in the Program if they don't already have a good background.  International Student Requirements The TOEFL exam must be taken by applicants whose first language is not English - however International applicants with a Master's degree in any field from an American university do not have to take the TOEFL test. Minimum score required is 600, and the exam must be taken by December for fall semester application; May for the spring. TOEFL scores are accepted up to two years after the testing date. GRE scores are not needed for those taking the TOEFL, but an oral and written English language proficiency exam is required prior to registration. Additional study is required for those whose test results show deficiency. Recommendations from the English Language Institute, the on-campus testing agency, are mandatory. International applicants must already have an undergraduate degree and have taken the TOEFL before applying; neither can be pending. Applications will not be processed without these. For other admission requirements for international applicants, go to the Graduate Division  Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2497  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3181  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $571  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $13704  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable